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Can a daily dose of essential oils soothe your stomach?

NCT ID NCT07653815

Symptom relief Sponsor: dōTERRA International Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a combination of essential oils—taken as a capsule and applied to the skin—can improve digestive health and overall well-being. Healthy adults aged 18–45 will use the oils daily for four weeks, while researchers measure changes in gut symptoms, blood markers, and quality of life through surveys and lab tests. The goal is to see if these natural compounds offer real benefits for digestion and inflammation.

What this could mean

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Active substance
essential oil blend (peppermint, coriander, ginger, caraway, cardamom, fennel, anise)
What this could lead to
If effective, this essential oil regimen could offer a natural option for easing occasional digestive discomfort and supporting gut health.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to people with digestive disorders. The effects may be subtle or no better than placebo.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 40 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Nov 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-45 years old * Willing to attend 2 study visits at Prime Meridian Health Clinic in Pleasant Grove, Utah * Willing and able to undergo 2 blood draws over 4 weeks * Willing to provide urine (females) and stool samples twice over 4 weeks * Willing to wash out of all internally and topically used essential oils or botanical products for at least 2 weeks prior to starting the study, and willing to maintain the washout for the duration of the study (4 weeks) * Willing and able to use study products as directed daily for about 4 weeks * Willing to avoid alcohol, recreational drugs, tobacco, and vaping for the duration of the study * Willing to track use of study products * Willing to maintain current sleep, diet, and exercise habits for the duration of the study * No major diseases under treatment by doctor (Medical Reviewer's discretion) * No pregnancy within the last 90 days or currently breastfeeding, or possibility of becoming pregnant. * No allergy to any of the ingredients in the study products * No regular consumption of the study products within the last 1 month * No alcohol, recreational drug, tobacco, or vaping use in the past 1 month * No evidence of medical condition, significant disease or disorder, medication, or surgery within the past 12 months that may, in the judgement of the medical provider, put the participant at risk or affect study results, procedures, or outcomes. * Not currently or previously participating in another clinical trial within the last 30 calendar days. Exclusion Criteria: * Failure to meet all listed inclusion criteria

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Locations

  • doTERRA International

    Pleasant Grove, Utah, 84062, United States

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